Whether you're in Southern or Northern California, the readers of Condé Nast Traveler ranked these two cities as the worse.
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Patch has a wide array of unique animal stories from around the state this week. Some of the photos are darling.
Here are our top summer recipes, including grilled fruit, fish tacos, wine potato salad. And tricks to slice watermelon and shuck corn!
What is a 'Supermoon?' August's will be the first of three in a row.
Enjoy great food, drinks, live music and jaw-dropping motorcycles on Sept. 26 in Roseville
Free shredding event coming up in Vacaville.
Meet the furry friends of the Patch family.
The first total solar eclipse over the United States in 38 years. But Californians: You'll need to travel to see it.
Instead of plain cabbage or slaw, this version from Napa Valley Vintners uses a citrus-cucumber relish that makes the dish!
It was 3:20 a.m. one year ago today that the earthquake hit. “We have had an amazing recovery," mayor says.
The Real McCoy II ferry will be out of service until Aug. 31.
A 3.8-magnitude quake hit near Healdsburg this morning, with smaller ones logged nearby. Monday is 1-year anniversary of Napa's 6.0.
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We love this simple technique for shucking corn! Never fuss with those pesky corn silks ever again.
Wine Country Celebration includes polo, cowgirls, carriages and more.
Bay Area travel specialist lists best features of vessels sailing now and those on the horizon ... Find what best suits you and your family.
Get ready: This year's El Niño could be the strongest ever recorded.
It is a sweet, sour, hot and cold, delicious combination!
It's easy shopping at the 2015 Solano Grown Online Marketplace!
Have a Cup of Joe with Jim on Saturday, Aug. 22, and dedicate a RioVision Bench in downtown Rio Vista.
National Weather Service reports record-high temperatures throughout Bay Area.
Smoke has drifted and is visible in East, North, South Bay counties and along the Peninsula -- a concern for those with breathing problems.
Where's the cheapest gas in town? Use our map. How about $3.10 per gallon at 7-Eleven in Suisun City?
Warm garlic bread, mozzarella, basil, vinegar ... VERY easy!
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Ellen Christians will show a body of her work as our Featured Artist for September
Volunteers needed: Life coaches sought for the hundreds of girls, ages 8 to 14, from our area.
Heat wave! Check the forecast here ...
This contest for the annual Half Moon Bay event attracts contenders from across the U.S. Plus, you could win cash!
Here's how to assemble them in a tidy, compact kit to pass the TSA ... and without losing your mind.
Here's why this upcoming view of these "shooting stars" should be spectacular.
Did you hear the thunder or see lightning?
A story with a fearless heroine, based on the first female detective at the Pinkerton Detective Agency!
Last day to buy tickets to this fun "Uncorked" event is Friday.
The two Magellenic penguin chicks were born in May. Zoo visit could be fun summer outing with the kids ...